Conditions at Patos in August
August: Warm Water, Small Waves
August continues the summer trend with average wave heights around 2-3ft (0.8m) and a period of 9.0s. The dominant swell directions remain WNW (31.8%), NW (25.2%) and NNW (20.9%), but the energy is short-period, wind-affected and mostly small. Ideal wind is a scarce 19%, and the wind rose shows persistent NNE (16.4%) and NNW (14.4%) flow. The sea water peaks at 16.9°C while air temperatures average 20.7°C, making it a beautiful beach month but a frustrating one for surfers seeking power. Pick the dawn windows with light offshore flow and keep a high-volume board if you want to make the most of Patos in August.
Average Spot conditions at Patos in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Patos during August. Based on historical data, there is a % probability of groundswell occurring this month. The chart below provides a detailed breakdown of the average wave height distribution, offering deep insights into the swell quality and surf potential you can expect at Patos for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Patos for August. Our analysis shows that favorable offshore or side-shore winds coincide with surfable swell approximately % of the time. The accompanying graph illustrates the average size distribution of waves during these optimal wind windows at Patos.